bain-marie vs soufflé

bain-marie

noun
  • A large pan containing hot water, into which other smaller pans are set in order to cook food slowly, or to keep food warm. 

soufflé

noun
  • A baked dish made from beaten egg whites and various other ingredients. 

verb
  • To whirl around or beat violently. 

  • To give a light, airy, and/or fluffy texture to, especially if done by whipping or blowing. 

  • To puff up or bloat. 

  • To prepare as a soufflé. 

  • To make lighthearted, witty, or whimsical. 

adj
  • Decorated with very small drops or sprinkles of colour, as if blown from a bellows. 

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